Senior Event Producer
On-site · San Diego, California, United States
Job Summary
Senior Producer, Event Production (Contractor) leads end-to-end planning, production, and delivery of TED’s flagship conferences and related global events, from concept through post-event reconciliation. Collaborates with internal creative, content, and technical teams to translate TED’s vision into actionable production strategies; oversees all physical and experiential environments including staging, décor, temporary structures, furnishings, signage, and audience seating; manages detailed production timelines, build/load-in/load-out, safety, accessibility, and regulatory compliance; develops and negotiates vendor contracts, budgets, and in-kind partnerships; coordinates cross-functional teams to balance creative ambition with sustainability and cost efficiency; requires strong vendor management, contract negotiation, and on-site operations skills; proficiency in project management tools and CAD/vector-based floor-planning software; preference for experience with sustainable and accessible event planning.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Event Management, Production, Hospitality, or related field or equivalent experience
- 6–8 years of large-scale event production experience with increasing levels of responsibility
- Proven success managing multi-million-dollar budgets and multiple vendors simultaneously
- Strong project management skills and ability to balance multiple priorities in dynamic environments
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills with a team-first mindset
- Proficiency in Google Workspace, Airtable, and project management tools
- Experience with CAD, Vectorworks, or floor-planning software preferred
- Familiarity with sustainable event practices, universal design, and accessible event planning principles
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
- Must reside in or be willing to relocate to San Diego, California.
- This position requires regular on-site presence at event venues and offices.
Additional Requirements
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
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